When a culprit is arraigned in front of a magistrate for...

When a culprit is arraigned in front of a magistrate for repeated commitment of crimes, then it is justified to recount his foul acts in the court. Giving Ear To Backbiting One who listens to backbiting is a sinner as much as the one who carries the tales. Amir’ul-Mu’mineen (as) has said, “The one who gives ears to backbiting is one of the two backbiters!” It is a common saying that one should discourage backbiting. If one fails to achieve this, then he should discreetly walk away from the place.

Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (as) has said, “One who prevents people from backbiting against brother Mu’mins and helps them, Allah will save him from the travails of this world and the…